Help Desk Technician (Tier I)

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
In-Office
55K-68K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Help Desk Technician provides first-level technical support, assists with troubleshooting hardware/software issues, guides users, and maintains documentation using a ticketing system.
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Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy, “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Help Desk Technician (Tier I) to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen 
  • DoD Secret Clearance required
  • Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Help Desk Technician will serve as front-line support for mission-critical personnel at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM). The technician will be responsible for assisting users with hardware and software issues. As the face of our team, you will work directly with users to troubleshoot and resolve IT problems, providing solutions and user education. You will also provide advanced technical support for escalated issues. 

Join a team of dedicated professionals at an industry-leading organization, where you will work on innovative projects that contribute to national security. This position offers significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth while supporting critical missions and operations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Respond to user inquiries and provide first-level technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Guide users through troubleshooting steps and provide basic training on system usage and best practices.
  • Document and track support requests using a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
  • Work directly with users and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve IT problems. 
  • Provide user education to increase security, computer efficiency, and knowledge. 
  • Maintain repositories of self-help guides for common user issues and SOPs for processes and procedures. 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance. 
  • IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
  • Two (2+) years or more of directly related help desk/service desk experience.
  • Experience providing Tier I technical support.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. 

Preferred:

  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • BA/BS in computer science or information technology.
  • Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures. 
  • Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
  • A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $68,000

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including but not limited to contract wage determinations, relevant work experience, role-specific skills and competencies, geographic location, educational background, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Top Skills

Ccna Security
Gicsp
Gsec
Iat Level Ii Certification Equivalent (Comptia Security+ Ce
MS Office
Sscp)
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The Company
HQ: McLean, Virginia
117 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Link Solutions, Inc. provides IT Infrastructure Support, Application Development, Cybersecurity and Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services to U.S. federal government agencies.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Link Solutions graduated from the SBA 8(a) program in 2016, and is ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000, CMMI L3 DEV, and CMMI L3 SVC certified.

Under the guiding philosophy “Mission First… Customer Always,” our team of over 250 employees works to build lasting client relationships and provide superior mission support.

Major clients include the U.S. Department of the Army, U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of State.

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